09.07.06City of Sanford
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Thursday - September 7, 2006
City Commission Chambers, 1st Floor, Sanford City Hall
300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida
Regularly Scheduled Meeting
6 P
Approval of Minutes
August 17, 2006 Regular Meeting Minutes
Acceptance of Proof of Publication
Public Hearings
PH -1 Remove from Table and hold a Public Hearing to consider a small scale amendment to the Comprehensive Plan, changing
the Future Land Use Map designation from WDBD - Waterfront, Downtown Business District to PRO - Parks, Recreation,
Open Space for 8.33 acres of Fort Mellon Park located at 600 E. I" Street
Property Owner: City of Sanford
Representative: Antonia Gerli, Principal Planner
PH -2 Hold a Public Hearing to consider rezoning 8.33 acres of Fort Mellon Park located at 600 E. I" Street from SC--3, Special
Commercial to PRO, Parks, Recreation, Open Space.
Property Owner: City of Sanford
Representative: Antonia Gerli, Principal Planner
PH -3A Hold a Public Hearing to consider a request to Rezone 59.71 acres at 3795 Brinson Avenue from AG, Agriculture to PD,
Planned Development for Brisson Avenue East, a proposed mixed -use residential development.
Tax Parcel Numbers: 17- 20 -31- 501 - 0000 -- 001010030100401008010100
Property Owners: Brisson Investments LLC, F & J Groves Inc., and Robert L. Zlatkiss
Representative: Stephen H. Coover — Hutchison, Mamele & Coover, P.A.
PH -3B Consider the Preliminary Subdivision Plan for Brisson Avenue East, a residential development at 3795 Brisson Avenue
Property Owners: Brisson Investments LLC, F & J Groves Inc., and Robert L. Zlatk.iss
Representative: Stephen H. Coover — Hutchison, Mamele & Coover, P.A.
PH -4A Hold a Public Hearing to consider a request to Rezone 128.59 acres at 3890 Brisson Avenue from AG, Agriculture to PD,
Planned Development for Brisson Avenue West, a proposed mixed -use residential development.
Tax Parcel Numbers: 17- 20- 31 -5AZ- 0000- 02901029A1 03001 0330/ 033A1 034AJ 034B 103501035A10360103801039010400 and
17-20-31-300-006A-0000
Property Owner: Serengeti Properties LLC
Representative: Stephen H. Coover — Hutchison, Mamele & Coover, P.A.
PH -4B Consider the Preliminary Subdivision Plan for Brisson Avenue West, a residential development at 3 890 Brisson Avenue
Property Owner: Serengeti Properties LLC
Representative: Stephen H. Coover -- Hutchison, Mamele & Coover, P.A.
PH -5 Hold a Public Hearing to consider a Conditional Use request to allow Outdoor Storage of Automobiles for Lanza Auto at
201 Persimmon Avenue
Tax Parcel Number: 25- 19-- 30-- 5AG- 0422 -0000
Property Owners: Paul and Renee Lanza
Representative: Renee Lanza - Paul's Towing
Staff Reports
Citizen Participation
Commissioners Reports
Adjournment
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MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 7, 2006
6 PM
CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS
CITY HALL, SANFORD, FLORIDA
MEMBERS PRESENT
Ross Robert, Chairman
Eddie Green
Richard Huber
Rami Yosefian
Bobby VonHerbulis
Carol Dennison
Otto Garrett
MEMBERS ABSENT
Andy Kutz, Vice Chairman - excused
Brian Volk - excused
OTHERS PRESENT
Lonnie Groot, Assistant City Attorney
Russ Gibson, Director of Planning & Development Services
Larry Robertson, Development Services Manager
Leo Cruz, Planner
Dennis Mrozek, Planning Intern
Mary Muse, Executive Secretary
Mr. Robert called the meeting to order at 6 PM.
MINUTES
Mr Huber moved to approve the Minutes of the August 17, 2006 Regular Meeting. Mr. VonHerbulis seconded. All
in favor. Motion carried 7 -0.
PROOF OF PUBLICATION
Ms. Dennison moved to accept the proof of publications for the Public Hearings being considered. Mr. VonHerbulis
seconded. All in favor. Motion carried 7 -0.
PUBLIC BEARINGS
Remove from Table and hold a Public Hearing to consider a Small Scale Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan,
changing the Future Land Use Map designation from wDBD waterfront, Downtown Business District to PRO -
Parks, Recreation, open Space for 8.33 acres at 600 E. I st Street; City of Sanford, property owner; Lonnie Groot -City
Attorney and Russ Gibson, Director of Planning and Development Services -City of Sanford, representatives.
Ms. Dennison moved to remove from the table. Mr. Huber seconded. All in favor. Motion carried 7 -0.
Present to speak were:
Millard Hunt, 801 E. 2 nd Street, asked the board to table this hearing in order to re- advertise to include the entire park
area, which includes the Chamber and the Civic Center.
Doug Groseclose, 444 Elliott Street, stated that he was in favor of the request.
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Mr. Yosef an moved to deny the Small Scale Comp Plan Amendment. Mr.: VonHerbulis seconded. Motion to deny
carried 5 -2, with Mr Robert and Mr, Huber in opposition.
Hold a Public Hearing to consider a request to Rezone 8.33 acres at 600 E. 1 st Street from SC -3, Special Commercial
to PRO, Parks, Recreation, Open Space; City of Sanford, property owner; Lonnie Groot --City Attorney and Russ
Gibson, Director of Planning and Development Services -City of Sanford, representatives.
Mr. Yosefian moved to deny the Rezone. Mr. VonHerbulis seconded. Motion to deny carried 5 -2, with Mr. Robert
and Mr. Huber in opposition.
Hold a Public Hearing to consider a request to Rezone 59.71 acres at 3795 Brisson Avenue from AG, Agriculture to
PD, Planned Development for Brisson Avenue East, a proposed mixed -use residential development; Brisson
Investments LLC, F & J Groves Inc., and Robert L. Zlatkiss, property owners; Stephen H. Coover- Hutchison,
Mamele & Coover, P.A. and Charlie Madden - Madden Engineering, representatives.
Mr. Gibson distributed additional staff comments/recommendations.
Present to speak were
Melanie Beadling, representing her mother who resides at 3841 Brisson Avenue, stated that she was not in opposition
of the project as long as all of the buffer issues are adhered to and would like to have a wall instead of a fence due to
the wildlife in the area.
Josh Simons, 2871 E. Lake Mary Boulevard, stated that he was concerned about drainage and was wondering which
way the buildings would face. He also stated that the number of proposed homes would create a negative impact on
the neighborhood.
Howard Phillips, adjacent property owner, questioned the type of wall that would be constructed.
Larry Dale, representing the Sanford Airport Authority, stated that he was in favor of mixed -use development along
Lake Mary Boulevard.
Marylin wittmer, 1 805 Pineway Drive, stated that she was opposed to the project because of drainage concerns and
too many homes, as well as opposed to a sidewalk on Pineway,
Helen Phillips, adjacent property owner, stated that she was opposed to the project because of the number of proposed
homes, as well as a detriment to the quality of life in the area.
Robert Reynolds, 2055 Pineway, stated that he was concerned about drainage.
Mr, VonHerbulis moved to approve the Rezone per staff s recommendations and conditions with the addition to add a
vinyl coated fence along the east side of the property. Mr. Yosef an seconded. Mr. VonHerbulis amended his motion
to include a minor modification to Item 25 in regards to deleting the words "of each townhome." Mr. Yosefian
seconded. All in favor, Amended motion carried 7 -0.
Consider the Preliminary Subdivision Plan for Brisson Avenue East, a residential development at 3795 Brisson
Avenue; Brisson Investments LLC, F & J Groves Inc., and Robert L. Zlatkiss, property owners; Stephen H. Coover -
Hutchison, Mamele & Coover, P.A. and Charlie Madden - Madden Engineering, representatives.
Mr: Gibson advised the board that the same additional staff comments/recommendations submitted for the Rezone
would apply to the PSP as well.
Mr, VonHerbulis moved to approve the PSP per staff s recommendations and conditions placed on the Rezone. Mr.
Yosefian seconded. All in favor. Motion carried 7 -0.
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Hold a Public Hearing to consider a request to Rezone 125.59 acres at 3590 Brisson Avenue from AG, Agriculture to
PD, Planned Development for Brisson Avenue west, a proposed mixed -use residential development; Serengeti
Properties LLC, property owner; Stephen H. Coover- Hutchison, Mamele & Coover, P.A. and Charlie Madden -
Madden Engineering, representatives.
Mr. Gibson distributed additional staff comments/recommendations.
Present to speak were:
Melonie Beadling, representing her mother who resides at 3841 Brisson Avenue, stated that she would like to have
the trees saved along the ditch on Brisson Avenue.
Mary Smith, 1700 Pineway, stated that this project would impact their quality of life in the area. She is concerned
about drainage and with the retention pond next to her, it may not be sufficient and water will be flowing onto her
property. She also stated that she would like the fence along the east property line to be opaque.
Larry Dale, representing the Sanford Airport Authority, stated that he was in favor of the request.
Mr . VonHerbulis moved to approve the Rezone per staff s recommendations and conditions with modifications to the
following item numbers: Items 1 and 2 - delete the lot numbers referenced; Item 9 - the 6' wall is to be opaque on the
north side and opaque or decorative on the east side abutting the retention pond; Item 13 - add "in good faith
endeavor to;" Item 18 - remove the words "of each townhome;" Item 29 - add "unless exempt by city engineer;" Item
30 - add "staff will consider approval for a model center;" and Item 15 - add "per staff and city engineering working
with the developer to seek the best possible solution to maintain the existing specimen trees and buffer along that
section to determine whether the sidewalk is installed or save the trees." Mr. Yosefian seconded. Mr. VonHerbulis
amended his motion to include having the developer consider stubbing -out water, sewer and reclaim to the outparcel
on the southwest corner for the property owner's future connection. Mr. Yosef an seconded amended motion. All in
favor. Amended motion carried 7 -0.
Consider the Preliminary Subdivision Plan for Brisson Avenue west, a residential development at 3890 Brisson
Avenue. Serengeti Properties LLC, property owner; Stephen H. Coover - Hutchison, Mamele & Coover, P.A. and
Charlie Madden- Madden Engineering, representatives.
Mr. Gibson advised the board that the same additional staff comments/recommendations submitted for the Rezone
would apply to the PSP as well.
Mr, VonHerbulis moved to approve the PSP per staff s recommendations and conditions placed on the Rezone. Mr.
Yosef an seconded. All in favor. Motion carried 7 -0.
At 5:44 PM, Mr, Robert called for a short break.
At 5:52 PM, Mr, Robert called the meeting back to order,
Hold a Public Hearing to consider a Conditional Use request to allow Outdoor Storage of Automobiles for Lanza
Auto at 201 Persimmon Avenue; Paul and Renee Lanza, property owners; Tom Peppler -legal representative for
owner, Brady Lessard and Nick Everly -CPH Engineers, Inc., representatives.
Present to spear was Dan Blake, 1805 W. 3 Street. Mr: Blake stated that the Lanza's have not made any
improvements to the property and the fence screening is not being maintained.
Mr, Robert read a letter from Robert K.azaros, an adjacent property owner, Mr. Razaros was concerned about his
property value.
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Mr. Huber moved to deny the Conditional Use per staff s recommendation (site does not meet the Standards for
Conditional Uses, specifically items D & E; the applicant's previous use of the property is more consistent with a
`junk yard' than outdoor storage of automobiles; and based on the history of this applicant's disregard of City
regulations and continuing illegal use of the site over a two plus year period without proper approvals or site
improvements). Mr. Green seconded. Motion to deny carried d-1, with Mr_ Robert in opposition.
STAFF REPORTS
A staff report was included in the agenda packet for the board's review.
Mr. Robertson presented to the board a site plan for 310 Elm Avenue.
Mr. Gibson distributed parking permits to each of the board members. He also thanked them for their service.
COMMISSIONERS REPORTS
None.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 1 0:05 PM.
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Ross Robert, Chairman